Vocabulary Unit 8 Flashcards
What is the meaning of the word Complacent? What is its synonym and antonym?
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved/ smug
What is the meaning of the root PLAC? What is its origin?
To please/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Placebo? What is its synonym and antonym?
Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect/ quick fix
What is the meaning of the word Placid? What is its synonym and antonym?
Calm, undisturbed/ peaceful/ agitated
What is the meaning of the root GRAT? What is its origin?
Pleasing, earning thanks or thankful/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Gratuitous? What is its synonym and antonym?
Unnecessary, unwanted/ unessential/ important
What is the meaning of the word Ingratiate? What is its synonym and antonym?
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
What is the meaning of the word Ingrate? What is its synonym and antonym?
One who is not properly thankful
What is the meaning of the root DOC/DOCT? What is its origin?
To teach/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Docile? What is its synonym and antonym?
Easily thought, submissive to instruction/ obedient/ defiant
What is the meaning of the word Indoctrinate? What is its synonym and antonym?
To teach a certain point of view to/ instill
What is the meaning of the word Doctrine? What is its synonym and antonym?
That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas/ creed
What is the meaning of the root TEMPER? What is its origin?
To temper, make less severe/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Temper? What is its synonym and antonym?
To decrease the strength of
What is the meaning of the word Temperance? What is its synonym and antonym?
Restraint or moderation especially in regards to alcohol and food/ frugality/ indulgence
